Disability Discrimination Attorneys for Wronged Workers

Being treated differently because of a disability isn’t just wrong — it’s illegal. Employees living with physical or mental impairments have a right to fair treatment under both federal and state law. Yet too often, employers ignore those protections. They make decisions based on assumptions, withhold reasonable accommodations, or quietly push disabled workers out of the workplace.

At Ratliff Jackson LLP, we represent employees who have faced disability-based discrimination in hiring, promotions, job assignments, or terminations. Whether your employer refused accommodations, retaliated after a medical leave, or created a hostile environment, our legal team is ready to act — with precision, urgency, and purpose.

What Disability Discrimination Looks Like at Work

Disability discrimination doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it’s subtle. Other times, it’s blatantly illegal. We help clients identify — and prove — the full scope of discriminatory conduct, including:

• Failure to provide reasonable accommodations
• Refusal to engage in the interactive process
• Termination or demotion following a disability disclosure
• Retaliation after requesting leave or flexibility
• Unjustified medical inquiries or forced leave
• Exclusion from opportunities based on disability status

Even if you’re still employed, you may have a valid claim if your employer has created an unequal or hostile environment due to your condition.

You’re Protected Under Federal and State Law

Disability discrimination claims are governed by powerful statutes — but navigating them requires skill. Our attorneys leverage both:

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Protects qualified individuals from discrimination by private employers, public entities, and government contractors.
• The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) – One of the strongest state-level civil rights laws in the country, offering broader coverage and damages than federal law.
• The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) – Prohibits disability-based employment discrimination in public and private workplaces.

Under these laws, you have the right to:

• Reasonable workplace accommodations
• Equal consideration for promotions, assignments, and benefits
• Freedom from harassment, retaliation, or coercion
• Reinstatement and compensation if unlawfully terminated

We help clients assert these rights with clarity and force — through negotiation or litigation.

We Handle Serious Disability Discrimination Cases

Ratliff Jackson LLP takes on high-stakes discrimination cases across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Our clients include:

• Professionals terminated after disclosing medical conditions
• Workers denied extended leave despite medical clearance
• Employees with psychiatric disabilities forced to resign
• Veterans returning with service-connected impairments
• Teachers, healthcare workers, and public servants mistreated for seeking accommodations

We conduct prompt investigations, preserve evidence, and represent clients before administrative agencies (EEOC, NJDCR, PHRC) and in state or federal court.

Frequently Asked Questions: Disability Discrimination

What qualifies as a “disability” under the law?

Both federal and state laws define disability broadly. It includes physical or mental impairments that limit major life activities — such as walking, concentrating, or working. Temporary conditions may also qualify if they substantially limit your functioning.

Do I have to disclose my disability to get legal protection?

Generally, yes. To be protected under the ADA or NJLAD, your employer must be aware of your condition. However, disclosure doesn’t require revealing private details — just enough to trigger the duty to accommodate.

What is a “reasonable accommodation”?

A reasonable accommodation is any modification to your job duties, schedule, or environment that allows you to perform your essential functions without causing undue hardship to the employer. Examples include remote work, adjusted hours, assistive equipment, or extended medical leave.

Can I be fired while on disability leave?

Employers may not terminate you because of your disability or your use of medical leave. If your termination was timed to avoid providing accommodations or leave protections, you may have a strong retaliation or discrimination claim.

What compensation is available in disability discrimination cases?

Remedies may include reinstatement, back pay, emotional distress damages, punitive damages (under NJLAD), and attorneys’ fees. In serious cases, we pursue full economic recovery and lasting injunctive relief.

Your Health Shouldn’t Cost You Your Job. Let’s Hold Employers Accountable.

If you’ve been harassed, demoted, or terminated due to a disability — or denied accommodations that would’ve kept you working — it’s time to assert your rights. At Ratliff Jackson LLP, we provide experienced legal counsel to employees facing disability discrimination. We’re strategic, discreet, and ready for trial.

Call 856-209-3111 or contact us online to schedule a confidential case review. There’s no cost to speak with us, and no obligation to move forward unless you’re ready.